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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Bottom Line Ambien induces sleep; however, Ambien CR, in particular, may impair physical and mental capabilities the next day. Ambien has also been associated with complex or dangerous sleep-related behaviors, such as "sleep-driving". The risk is higher with high doses or when it is combined with alcohol or other drugs that cause sleepiness. 5. Tips Food delays the speed of Ambien's effect. Ambien will work faster if not taken with food. Take tablets immediately before going to bed, not sooner. Do not take Ambien if you have drunk alcohol that evening or before bed. Do not take Ambien if you are unlikely to stay in bed for the next seven to eight hours.Ambien CR may help you to stay asleep, as well as promote sleep initiation. Do not cut, crush, or chew this formulation. Take only as directed by your doctor. Do not increase the dosage without your doctor's advice. Higher dosages and the CR formulation may impair next-day alertness and your ability to drive. Do not drive or perform other hazardous tasks if you still feel sleepy the next day.Ambien should not be given to children because its safety and effectiveness in children has not been demonstrated.Tell your doctor if your sleep worsens after taking Ambien. Only use Ambien for short periods to help with sleep (ideally no more than seven to ten days) as it can be habit-forming. Sleep disturbance can be a sign of some other underlying disorder. Call your doctor if your insomnia worsens or does not improve within seven to ten days.Ambien can increase your risk of falls, particularly if you need to get up in the middle of the night to go to the toilet. Remove any fall hazards from your house (such as loose rugs) and slowly get out of bed when getting up in the middle of the night.Seek immediate medical advice if you experience any unusual side effects from Ambien such as worsening insomnia, aggressiveness, hallucinations, or bizarre behaviors.Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before buying other medications over the counter to check that they are compatible with Ambien. 6. Response and effectiveness The time to Ambien's peak effect varies depending on whether the Ambien is immediate or controlled release (CR) but ranges from just over half an hour to 1.5 hours. Food delays the time Ambien takes to reach peak levels. Ambien CR has two layers: the first dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep, and the second layer dissolves slowly to help you stay asleep. 7. Interactions Medicines that interact with Ambien may either decrease its effect, affect how long it works, increase side effects, or have less of an effect when taken with Ambien. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of the medications; however, sometimes it does. Speak to your doctor about how drug interactions should be managed. Common medications that may interact with Ambien include: anti-anxiety medications, including benzodiazepines, such as diazepam and oxazepamanticonvulsants such as valproateantidepressants, such
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